Description
A flavorful twist on a classic side dish, this Longhorn Garlic Parmesan Broccoli features tender broccoli dressed in garlic butter and creamy Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender yet still vibrant green, about 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat until fragrant.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the butter for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Toss the steamed broccoli in the garlic butter, coating well.
- Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to melt slightly and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm in a serving dish and enjoy.
Notes
Make ahead by steaming broccoli in advance; reheat with garlic butter and Parmesan. Use frozen broccoli if fresh is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg